The budget and what it means to Crawley
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On Monday I spoke, probably for the last time in the House of Commons, about the need to ensure the budget works for improved innovation and infrastructure. It reminded me...
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Laura Moffatt challenges Henry Smith on Ashcroft
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03 March 2010 In keeping with recent years Laura has taken the decision to once again donate her pay rise to charity. She also did this last year and felt...
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MP donates pay rise to charity
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03 March 2010 In keeping with recent years Laura has taken the decision to once again donate her pay rise to charity. She also did this last year and felt...
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This week I had the pleasure to attend an event in Crawley which talked about community payback, a scheme which directs offenders to repay the community for their wrongdoing. I...
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Help for people facing repossession
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26 February 2010 The recent economic climate has put a massive strain on housing and has sadly led to some people losing their homes. Without doubt this has to be...
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Keeping social care a priority
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12 February 2010 This week the issue of social care has once again been at the forefront of the political debate. I must admit I continue to be surprised by...
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Come clean over tax credit cuts
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09 February 2010 Laura this week called on the Conservatives to clarify their plans to cut Child Tax Credits around the country. Laura said: “The Tories’ cuts to Child Tax...
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Continuing to push for Thameslink
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02 February 2010 This week Laura took part in a Parliamentary debate on the Thameslink programme in order to keep the pressure on the Government to ensure that this programme...
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27 January 2010 On Friday the House of Commons will be presented with a private member's bill put forward by Labour MP Julie Morgan which calls for under 18s to...
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We need more affordable housing
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22 January 2010 I often get constituents who come to me and complain about the lack of affordable housing. Of course when it comes to housing it is not only...
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The dangers of binge drinking
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04 January 2010 Now that the Christmas break is over and the harsh realities of January are upon us, I am sure that many New Year’s resolutions will have included...
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Many thanks to our postal services
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29 December 2009 Royal Mail has been in the news a lot in 2009. A battle of ideas to secure its long term future have been aired, with fundamental differences...
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The good work of the Samaritans
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21 December 2009 At this time of year, which is special for so many people, I want to talk about a young man called Nick. Nick is in his 20s,...
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Laura receives Champion Award
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 11 December 2009 On Tuesday night Laura attended the annual Dod's Charity Champion Awards where she was given the International Champion Award. She was nominated by VSO on in recognition...
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Setting priorities in the Pre-Budget Report
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9 December 2009 On Wednesday the Government announced its Pre-Budget Report. This set out the Government's plans to deal with the economy and public services. With 2009 being such a...
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Investing in the future of Rail Transport
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 26 November 2009 This week Laura visited the proposed new Thameslink facilities at St Pancras and London Blackfriars along with other members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Thameslink....
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Youth Parliament in the House of Commons
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 10 November 2009 On Friday 30th October, Ben Balla-Muir, the Member of the Youth Parliament for Crawley and East Grinstead, was part of political history as the UK Youth Parliament...
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 3 November 2009 On Saturday Laura took part in a skydive in order to raise funds for 4sight, West Sussex Association for the Blind, which is a wonderful local...
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22 October 2009 On Saturday Laura will be taking part in a skydive to raise funds for 4sight, which is a local charity that helps blind and partially sighted people...
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22 October 2009 There has been a lot of debate about the appearance Nick Griffin, leader of the BNP on Question Time this evening. Laura said "I am completely...
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